Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychologist in Complex Pain

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Job summary

MPFT are delighted to offer the opportunity to work as a Consultant Psychologist within The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Pain Management Service. This service is integral to patient recovery, functioning as a key element of perioperative care, non-surgical treatment pathways, and complex rehabilitation. The Consultant Psychologist will be a valued and integral member of the multidisciplinary team.

The service are seeking an enthusiastic clinician with experience in leadership, service innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, who is committed to high-quality care.

In the role you will be well supported by MPFT's large network of Psychologists and psychological practitioners, and in particular you will join a growing group of Psychologists in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Care Group working into physical health settings.

Informal discussions about the post are warmly welcomed.

Main duties of the job

o Leadership and delivery of specialist psychological input into the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) Complex Pain service.o To carry a highly specialist clinical caseload of clients with complex and enduring chronic paino Provision of professional advice and consultation regarding psychological practice in relation to the management of complex paino To provide clinical supervision and support to Pain Management multi-disciplinary health professionalso Development and delivery of research, audit and service evaluation programmes within the field of complex pain management

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£76,965 to £88,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-KM-26-7746857

Job locations

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Twympath Lane

Oswestry, Shropshire,

SY10 7AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a detailed outline of the role and main responsibilities, along with detailed Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a detailed outline of the role and main responsibilities, along with detailed Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with significant post-qualification experience in a setting relevant to Physical Health Psychology
  • Post-doctoral training or supervised experience in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to Physical Health Psychology

Desirable

  • Formal post-doctoral training in one or more highly specialist areas of psychological practice

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience of working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
  • Experience in the application of more than one treatment model in clinical health/physical health Psychology.

Desirable

  • post-qualification experience in relevant management and/or healthcare leadership
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with significant post-qualification experience in a setting relevant to Physical Health Psychology
  • Post-doctoral training or supervised experience in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to Physical Health Psychology

Desirable

  • Formal post-doctoral training in one or more highly specialist areas of psychological practice

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience of working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
  • Experience in the application of more than one treatment model in clinical health/physical health Psychology.

Desirable

  • post-qualification experience in relevant management and/or healthcare leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Twympath Lane

Oswestry, Shropshire,

SY10 7AG


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Twympath Lane

Oswestry, Shropshire,

SY10 7AG


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Katie Bohane

katie.bohane@mpft.nhs.uk

03003033426

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£76,965 to £88,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-KM-26-7746857

Job locations

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Twympath Lane

Oswestry, Shropshire,

SY10 7AG


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